A. M. Mathai

A. M. Mathai
Born(1935-04-28)28 April 1935
Palai, Kerala, India
Died20 December 2025(2025-12-20) (aged 90)
CitizenshipIndian, Canadian
EducationSt. Thomas College, Palai
University of Kerala
University of Toronto
Known forContributions to applied statistics, applications to special functions, reaction rate theory in astrophysics
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics, statistics, astrophysics
InstitutionsMcGill University
Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Kerala
Doctoral advisorRalph Wormleighton
Doctoral studentsSerge Provost

Arakaparampil Mathai "Arak" Mathai (28 April 1935 – 20 December 2025) is an Indian and Canadian mathematician who has worked in statistics, applied analysis, applications of special functions, and astrophysics. Mathai established the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Palai, Kerala, India.